How are homes heated in Potosi, WI?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Potosi, used by 68.0% (±7.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
3.6% heat with utility gas.
10.1% heat with electricity.
16.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 3.6% (±3.5 points)
- Electricity
- 10.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 16.2%
Heating fuel in Potosi
| Fuel used most | Potosi | Grant County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.6% (±3.5 points) | 45.2% | 64.8% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 16.2% (±6.5 points) | 5.7% | 1.4% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 10.1% (±5.3 points) | 16.3% | 17.8% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 68.0% (±7.5 points) | 24.0% | 11.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 1.4% (±1.4 points) | 7.6% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.7% (±0.9 points) | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.
In Potosi, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Grant County (5.7%).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (1.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Potosi, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Grant County (16.3%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (17.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Potosi
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potosi | — | 10.1% (±5.3 points) | — |
| Tennyson | 1.1 mi | 4.8% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Potosi | 1.1 mi | 5.4% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Paris (Grant County) | 5.3 mi | 1.2% (±1.8 points) | Lower |
| Town of Harrison (Grant County) | 6.0 mi | 10.2% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sherrill | 6.8 mi | 6.1% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Waterloo (Grant County) | 6.8 mi | 7.3% (±2.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dickeyville | 7.0 mi | 25.3% (±7.3 points) | Higher |
| Town of South Lancaster | 8.7 mi | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Paris (Grant County), WI (1.2%), Town of South Lancaster, WI (0.7%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Dickeyville, WI (25.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Grant County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cassville | 24.1% (±6.1 points) |
| 2 | Tennyson | 19.9% (±11.9 points) |
| 3 | Town of Beetown | 18.3% (±5.5 points) |
| 4 | Bagley | 16.6% (±13.1 points) |
| 5 | Potosi | 16.2% (±6.5 points) |
| 6 | Town of Potosi | 15.0% (±6.8 points) |
| 7 | Town of Clifton (Grant County) | 14.8% (±8.1 points) |
| 8 | Dickeyville | 14.3% (±7.4 points) |
| 9 | Town of Mount Hope | 13.8% (±13.1 points) |
| 10 | Town of Glen Haven | 13.0% (±5.7 points) |
| 11 | Town of Smelser | 11.8% (±7.2 points) |
Showing 11 of 52 places in Grant County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Potosi
What is the most common way to heat a home in Potosi?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in Potosi, used by 68.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Potosi heat with oil?
16.2% (±6.5 points) of occupied homes in Potosi use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Potosi have electric heat?
10.1% (±5.3 points) of occupied homes in Potosi heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Potosi village, Wisconsin (place:64625, in state:55).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM
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